What the golf was a crowdfunding website?
What the Golf was crowdfunded through American crowdfunding website Fig. The developers chose golf as the sport to ridicule, saying that it was " mostly played by rich people, so it seemed like a safe target". The levels in the game were designed to be short, to be able to try as many jokes as possible. Much of the game's humor is based around slapstick, as it was seen as a form of comedy that would work regardless of where the player was. The game's crown system was designed to make players revisit levels and for people who wanted to complete everything. The developers considered having unlockable skins for the golf ball, but the idea ended up being scrapped. The slow motion feature was originally intended for the game's soccer level, but it was added to the rest of the game.
What the golf received "generally favorable" reviews?
What the Golf received "generally favorable" reviews, according to review aggregator Metacritic. Sergio Velasquez of TouchArcade praised the element of surprise the game presented. Jordan Devore of Destructoid appreciated the game's comedic value. Christopher Livingston, writing for PC Gamer, while also praising the comedy, enjoyed both the soundtrack and the challenge each level brought. However, James O'Connor of GameSpot did not enjoy the differences between the Windows and Apple editions.
What is the golf mode?
Mode (s) Single-player. What the Golf is a video game developed and published by Triband. It was originally released for MacOS and on iOS through Apple Arcade on 19 September 2019.
What is the goal of each level in Golf?
The game revolves around completing levels to progress on the world map. The goal of each level is to reach the hole. Every level of the game has a twist on traditional golf. Each section of the world map has its own theme, which the level's unique mechanics follow.
When will What the Golf be released?
Release. What the Golf released on 19 September 2019 for iOS and MacOS on Apple Arcade. A MacOS version separate from Apple Arcade and a Windows port launched through the Epic Games Store on 1 October 2019. A Nintendo Switch port was released on 21 May 2020.
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A lot or a little?
With no timer or lives to lose, players can keep trying -- and trying different ways -- to figure out these puzzling golf courses.
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that What the Golf? is a cartoony golf game available for download on Nintendo Switch and Windows PC. Like in real golf, you have to get the ball into the hole, except here it's more that you have to just hit the flag.
What's it about?
In WHAT THE GOLF?, you play golf. Though it's more like mini-golf, since the courses are small and have hazards. On the other hand, it's also not really like mini-golf because sometimes the ball isn't a ball, but a couch or a soccer ball or a golf club.
Is it any good?
While serious golfers will find this to be an affront to the sport they love so much, fans of mini-golf, goofy puns, and physics will chuckle repeatedly as they play this fun "golf" game. Like the real sport, or the miniature version, What the Golf? has you trying to get balls in holes. Well, okay, not holes -- you just have to hit the flag.
Talk to your kids about ..
Families can talk about physical exercise. What the Golf? is based on a real athletic activity, but does it make you interested in trying the real thing, either for fun or for exercise?
How it works
When you first load it up, What the Golf? forgoes a menu and dumps you straight into a bluntly basic first level: a simple ball on a simple green. It’s predictable enough: you click-drag your mouse in the required direction and let go to putt the ball, which hits the flag and takes you onto the next stage.
A story-light jaunt
Capturing the essence of What the Golf? isn’t easy, but there are a definite comparison to an improbable combination of the Katamari series and Portal: a colorful, hilarious veneer with happy-go-lucky characters and a charming art style, which overlays a deep-space “laboratory” setting that feels like it’s masking a deeper, darker reality.
A rebellious exercise in developing gameplay
While golf game tropes and mechanics are the initial backbone of What the Golf?, these are dispensed with in minutes. The game doesn’t demand you to play with a remarkable amount of skill, or to reach the end of a stage in a certain number of “strokes”–it’s just taking you along for an enjoyable ride.
Infectiously fun
The most striking thing about What the Golf? is the clear love that’s been put into it. The Triband team clearly enjoyed making the game and they’ve clearly carried this enthusiasm across with a seamless, enjoyable and hilarious game. Even in the soundtrack, which is also a hoot, it really sounds like everyone singing is barely stifling laughter.
